The Future of Commercial Testing, Inspection Services, Follow-Up and Research. Executive Director: Neil Schultz

Transcription

1 The Future of Commercial Testing, Inspection Services, Follow-Up and Research Executive Director: Neil Schultz

2 Founded in 1981, in Bronx, NY. Over two decades of research work and testing on all types of products.

3 1. Fire Testing 2. Flammability and Toxicity Testing 3. Physical Testing 4. Field Work 5. Inspection and Follow-Up 6. Building Code Approval Assistance 7. Research

4 ASTM E108 ASTM E119 UL 1709

5 Large Furnace VTEC manufactures our own test equipment, particularly for fire and flammability testing. We also repair manufacturer s equipment.

6 VTEC also performs flammability and toxicity testing, with tests ranging from : 1. E84 2. E E BSS SMP800C

7 Tensile Tester

8 1. Electrical 2. Environmental and Weathering 3. Corrosion and Immersion 4. Mechanical and Structural 5. Elemental Analysis 6. Thermal Conductivity 7. Fungus Resistance

9 How can testing at VTEC help you? For example: U.S. Pallet Market SIM Annual Repair (225MM) % 22.7% 66.5% Total SIM (2 Billion) Annual Production (454MM) In Service (1.33B) Source: Material Handling Institute,1999 Total Industry Sales $3,174,800,000 U.S. Pallet Companies 3,282 Average Sales $1,400,000

10 Value of Metal Pallets and Skids Shipped $ Millions Estimates & Actual Data, Material Handling Industry of America & U.S. Department of Commerce

11 Value of Plastic Pallets Shipped $ Millions Estimates & Actual Data, Material Handling Industry of America & U.S. Department of Commerce

12 U.S. Industry Standards for Pallets U.S. industry standard for wood pallets (general) Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases for Unit Loads ASME/ANSI MH1 Parts 1 to 10 Electronics Industry Electronics Industry Pallet Standard EIPS x1000 and 800x1200 mm Chemical Industry Chemical Industry shipping Pallet Guidelines 1200x1000, 1300x1100, 1140x1140 mm International Association of Packaging Professionals Automotive Industry Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) RC-8 Single and Multiple Use Container System Guidelines

13

14 US Navy Damage Control Trainer

15 Testing Fabrication Installation Inspection VTEC provides field services for both, the government and private sectors, and offers a range of personnel for a project.

16 VTEC is approved by and follows ISO guidelines We provide inspection with follow-up for the following fields: 1. Construction 2. Coatings 3. Photoluminescence VTEC also provides services for listing and labeling.

17 Walls Floors Doors Joists Composites Plastics Composite assemblies Glazing

18 VTEC also inspects coatings: Corrosion resistant coatings Fire protection coatings Protective coatings Paints and Mastics

19 Our Photoluminescent inspections are for: Exit Signs Running-man Signs (Including all signage and step markers)

20 What is Follow-Up Service? Follow-Up Services are becoming more necessary. -> 2009 IBC requires for all composite products -> 2009 NYC Building Code will require all labs to have follow-up

21 What is listing? What is labeling?

22 VTEC works closely with clients to obtain building code approval for many organizations. Building Codes are constantly changing and evolving. VTEC keeps you on the forefront of these new Building Codes.

23 VTEC works with the following organizations for building code approval: 1-International Building Code (IBC) 2-New NYC Building Code (July 1, 2008) 3-LA Building Code 4-Plus more

24 VTEC regularly performs Research Testing; also known as Custom Testing; which helps a client identify the performance characteristics of their material under specific testing conditions. The resulting data is very useful to the client's material research and development endeavors.

25 VTEC also offers Specialized Research to clients; VTEC works directly with clients to identify their needs, research possible solutions, and to test those possible solutions. The diversity of the research ranges, for example, from the chemistry of intumescent materials, to details of floor sections for thermal loading, to even performing specific market studies.

26 ANSI IEEE ASTM IMO MIL SPECS ISO BS UL FM UN IEC Specs BSS (Boeing) NES CFR NFPA DIN SAE FAA TAPPI FAR FMVSS US Coast Guard US Navy

27 ISO Certified US Navy US Coast Guard DNV (Det Norske Veritas) City of New York MEA (Materials & Equipment Acceptance, NYC Buildings Dept.) City of Los Angeles Buildings Dept. City of San Francisco Buildings Dept. City of Denver Buildings Dept. State of Wisconsin Buildings Dept. New York City DOT (approved vendor) New York City Transit Authority (approved vendor) NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority)

28 VTEC Laboratories Inc. 212 Manida Street Bronx, NY USA tel: ext. 2 fax: Neil@vteclabs.com Visit us on the web at